The Goat
Quick info
About The Goat
The Goat is a coffee shop on Whitefield Terrace, just off Chillingham Road in Heaton. The room holds three small tables inside, with big windows for sitting in, and two picnic tables outside. A single barista runs the counter, and orders are taken on a walk-in basis. The menu covers coffees, teas, bakes and toasties, with a cheese toastie among the savoury options and a vegan chocolate chip cookie alongside the sweeter bakes. Cakes rotate, with carrot cake and carrot and walnut cake among the versions that turn up. There's no dedicated car park, though free parking can be found nearby.
Good to know
“Specialty coffee house near Iris Brickfield Park serving a range of coffees, teas, bakes and toasties. Dog friendly with indoor and outdoor seating.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, carrot cake, vegan chocolate chip cookie and coffee art.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, carrot cake, vegan chocolate chip cookie and coffee art.
Customer Review Summary
The flat white draws repeat praise, with several reviewers calling it the best they've had and noting the coffee art that arrives with it. Close behind, the cakes and bakes come up often, from a zesty lemon cake and carrot and walnut cake to a vegan chocolate chip cookie, alongside simple lunches like a cheese toastie. Many reviewers credit the barista and roaster by role for the quality and consistency, describing kind, friendly interactions and a sense of community built around the counter. The space itself is described as tiny, with just a few small tables inside and picnic tables outside, which reviewers frame as part of its charm rather than a drawback. Dogs are welcome according to reviewers, and the setting near Chillingham Road in Heaton is repeatedly called convenient and away from the busier main road. One reviewer notes there's no dedicated car park, though free parking can be found nearby.
Customer Review Summary
The flat white draws repeat praise, with several reviewers calling it the best they've had and noting the coffee art that arrives with it. Close behind, the cakes and bakes come up often, from a zesty lemon cake and carrot and walnut cake to a vegan chocolate chip cookie, alongside simple lunches like a cheese toastie. Many reviewers credit the barista and roaster by role for the quality and consistency, describing kind, friendly interactions and a sense of community built around the counter. The space itself is described as tiny, with just a few small tables inside and picnic tables outside, which reviewers frame as part of its charm rather than a drawback. Dogs are welcome according to reviewers, and the setting near Chillingham Road in Heaton is repeatedly called convenient and away from the busier main road. One reviewer notes there's no dedicated car park, though free parking can be found nearby.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Came for lunch with my little boy he enjoyed a cheese toastie and cup of tea. I had a slice of carrot cake and a chia latte which was lovely too. The service was good and staff were lovely. It is just a small cafe with 3 small tables and outside has 2 picnic tables out. Lovely atmosphere and I would come back again. There is places you can around here for free but no actual car park.”
- Google user
“Lovely little specialty coffee spot in Heaton! It was my first visit, and I highly recommend the flat white, absolutely delicious! The barista was very kind, which made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be back soon!”
- Google user
“Lovely little coffee shop in a super convenient location for those in the local area. Very small inside, however it adds to the overall charm. The staff are friendly and always make great conversation and a delicious cup of coffee.”
- Google user
“We are visiting from Australia and love our coffee. The coffee here was the best we’ve had since arriving in the UK! Sam was friendly and his coffee was as amazing!”
- Google user
“The Goat Coffee with a 5.0 star Google review, manned single handedly by a star studded barista, in a cosy corner lot setup in Heaton. Sam, a young gentleman in his late 20’s, has been placed 7th, and 12th, in the UK Brewer’s cup - a feat that places him at the pedestal amongst UK baristas. As the only ‘staff’ in this shop, the consistency is spot on. It’s Sam’s passion. Coffee connoisseurs, here’s to you.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
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- 2.1 mi£1–10
smooth coffee blend, cajun chicken sandwich, seasonal paninis
- Sands of Tyne4.82852.5 mi£1–10
chicken panini, dog friendly seating, sausage sandwich
- Miss Elephant4.63358.9 mi away
pink lemonade, kinder bueno waffle, cakes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goat | 4.9135 | — | — | flat white, carrot cake, vegan chocolate chip cookie |
| Central Bean Coffee House | 4.4329 | 2.1 mi | £1–10 | smooth coffee blend, cajun chicken sandwich, seasonal paninis |
| Sands of Tyne | 4.8285 | 2.5 mi | £1–10 | chicken panini, dog friendly seating, sausage sandwich |
| Miss Elephant | 4.6335 | 8.9 mi away | — | pink lemonade, kinder bueno waffle, cakes |
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